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We’re One Step Closer to Having a Train Connect Orlando Airport and Disney World

3/5/2025 3:18:00 PM|

According to ClickOrlando, Universal Orlando announced this week that it would put $2 million towards the cost of a study needed to make this route a reality. The study is a crucial step to bringing a SunRail line from the Orlando International Airport to the theme parks.

Highlights from The NAFEM Show

3/5/2025 3:13:00 PM|

Product smarts were on full display Feb. 26-28 at The NAFEM Show in Atlanta, as foodservice manufacturers showed off their latest rollouts all across the 332,000-square-foot exhibit space. This year, 633 exhibitors and an estimated 20,000 attendees descended upon the Georgia World Congress Center over the three-day show. Here’s a bit of what we saw:

‘Tremendously successful’ KBIS show attracts 43,000 visitors

3/5/2025 3:04:00 PM|

KBIS, the largest kitchen and bath trade show in North America, has been hailed ‘tremendously successful’ by organisers after 43,000 visitors attended the three-day event, which took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 25th - 27th February 2025.

Orange County Convention Center Honors Florida Highwaymen with New Permanent Exhibit

3/5/2025 2:43:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center has officially embraced a slice of Florida's art history with the installation of a new permanent exhibit celebrating the work of the Florida Highwaymen, a group of 26 African American artists whose landscape paintings became emblematic of the state's scenery and culture in the mid-20th century.

Show Recap: Vision Expo East 2025 Moves to Orlando After 38 Years in NYC

3/5/2025 2:35:00 PM|

In its 39th year, Vision Expo East ditched its longtime roots in New York City for Orlando, Fla., where thousands of eyecare and eyewear professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from Feb. 19-22. Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, which produces the show alongside RX, told TSNN that the move south “reflected consistent feedback from the industry and key stakeholders” after the 2024 iteration of the show saw an uptick in Florida-based professionals and attendee...

Vision Expo 2025 Review

3/5/2025 2:32:00 PM|

With the first Vision Expo East in Orlando now in the rearview mirror, exhibitors and attendees are taking stock of the show’s inaugural debut in a new city.

Vision Expo East 2025 Shines in Orlando Debut, Delivering Innovation, Energy and Connection

3/5/2025 2:27:00 PM|

Vision Expo East, the most comprehensive event for the optical industry, concluded an invigorating relaunch into the southeast region, taking place in Orlando, FL from February 19-22, 2025.

Orlando Kicks Off 2025 with Packed Conventions, New Attractions, and Growing Tourism

3/5/2025 2:19:00 PM|

Orlando’s convention scene is off to a strong start in 2025, with major trade shows driving record attendance and economic impact. From MegaCon Orlando drawing over 160,000 attendees to industry events at the Orange County Convention Center, the city continues to be a premier destination for business and entertainment.

Universal Orlando crowds return as Epic Universe gets ready for big opening

1/31/2025 1:37:00 PM|

Attendance at Universal theme parks returned by the end of 2024 after a summer slowdown, the company disclosed Thursday.

Coverings’ educational offerings to address color trends, aging in place design and more

1/31/2025 1:32:00 PM|

Coverings, the show dedicated to ceramic tile and natural stone, has announced its lineup of education, including presentations on color trends, aging in place design, economic outlooks and more, along with live demonstrations, interactive learning sessions, expert Q&A panels and live podcasts.

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